Google said it was beefing up online searches with even more generative artificial intelligence, as it presses on with embracing AI despite fears for its ad-based business model.

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, known for her cross-border travel videos, has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan. Haryana Police are scrutinizing her personal diary, revealing pro-Pakistan sentiments and contacts with Pakistani operatives. Investigators allege Malhotra shared sensitive information via encrypted platforms, using aliases to evade detection.

Banu Mushtaq, a Kannada writer, has won the International Booker Prize 2025 for her short story collection, Heart Lamp, translated by Deepa Bhasthi. This marks the first time a short story collection has received this honor. The judging panel praised the work’s radical translation and uplifting narratives, blending Kannada roots with socio-political themes.